Willow replied, "You can just push the meeting to a different time."In the end, Gabriella had no other choice but to yield to Willow's demand.Having ended the call, she kindly requested Fabian to alight, explaining that she had other business to tend to.Fabian hesitated briefly before saying, "Thank you for arranging a doctor for my parents, Ms. Harper."Gabriella merely smiled faintly and nodded in response.Fabian then asked, "Do I still need to read the script tonight, then?"Gabriella stretched languidly and replied, "Of course! It's something that keeps me going!"…It was about half an hour later when Gabriella's car pulled up at the restaurant. She caught sight of Willow sitting in the restaurant through the floor-to-ceiling window, accompanied by a stunningly elegant woman. Their gentle smiles hinted at a comfortable, familiar rapport. There was also a tall, slender man sitting beside the elegant woman. His face was obscured by some plants, though, making it imposs
After Xavier said what he said, Gabriella's grin grew even more nonchalant. "It seems the negotiation has fallen through, then. Starlight Media owns the script, and Fabian is going to be the male lead. That's not up for discussion. "Mr. Lund, if you don't think he's a good fit, I will not hesitate to find myself another investor."Xavier stared at her, his refined and sharp features carrying a hint of contemplation. When the director saw how things were turning out, he tactfully pulled Fabian away to practice scenes from the script, leaving the two alone. Only then did Xavier start carefully sizing Gabriella up the way a man would a woman. She wore professional attire today: ivory pants, a white shirt, and a light-brown blazer. Her long hair was tied back neatly, and her makeup was striking, exuding a sharp allure. Fabian looked like a servile pretty boy in front of her. Xavier recalled the picture he saw at home. The lady's long hair reached her waist, and she wore a st
After Brody left, Gabriella leaned against the door of her apartment and remained motionless for a long time. She was still drowned in a sea of sorrow. It had been eight long years. Moving on from something like this was easier said than done.In her heart, she could never forgive Brody. The only thing she could do was give him the last bit of dignity. Saying that he wanted to patch things up with her was nothing more than one last bit of torture for her. If Gabriella was his chosen one, why would another lady be in the picture at all? Worse, that lady had been with him for many years. She was just fooling herself into thinking that Jolene was his childhood friend. But the fact remained that Sharon had always wanted Jolene to be his wife. Gabriella's eight-year relationship was nothing but a joke. A big, fat joke.…On the other side of the door, Brody was leaning against the wall. Pulling out a cigarette, he lit it, raised his head, and smoked. A mix of emotions roiled in
Behind Brody lay the glamorous, dazzling entertainment industry. It represented the status he'd fought for eight years to attain. Wherever he went, he was the king of the industry. But he had lost Gabriella. She was so resolute when they broke up, severing their bond with no remorse. Her love for him was fiery and absolute when they were together, but just as cold and sharp once their paths had diverged. Brody was at a loss. He had gotten everything he ever dreamed of. With a fortune well over a billion dollars, he could provide Sharon with the best retirement life ever. In fact, he could have stopped working altogether and still lived a life of wealth and comfort. He didn't even have to sacrifice anything. All of these came to him effortlessly.His breakup with Gabriella was free of hysterical drama or harsh questioning. All he had to endure for it was her pouring a glass of red wine in his face.After that, Gabriella moved on. She actually moved on from him like it was noth
Fabian got the role of the male lead in the movie, "Whispers in the Wind."The entire entertainment industry was shocked to its core. A whopping 300 million dollars was invested in the movie, with Brightstone Group funding and distributing it. The male lead's character was extremely well-written. Anyone who landed the role would definitely shoot to fame, making it an utterly tempting opportunity. The general consensus was that the role would surely land on Brody's lap. To everyone's surprise, Fabian burst into the scene, all because Gabriella adored him. When Brody barged into her office, Fabian was giving her a massage, much like the way wives would do for their husbands. She grumbled gently, "Fabian, be gentler."Her tone sounded a little coy. Fabian might have seemed like a younger brother, but he was very tolerant of Gabriella, forgiving her every time she threw a fit. As it happened, he made up for Brody's flaws. Brody was dumbstruck after he saw this. He said gently,
The sky darkened as night fell. Brody had lived in the villa for three years, and there were a lot of memories there. But now, someone else was in there, keeping Gabriella company. Meanwhile, he sat in his car, seemingly punishing himself while he waited for something.Was he waiting for Fabian to walk out of the villa after they were done sleeping together? Was he going to wait here until sunrise? Was he hoping to see with his own eyes how she would take Fabian, her latest boy toy, to work?With his standing in the entertainment industry, Brody didn't need Gabriella's support anymore. He had social connections and impeccable acting skills. He would be swimming in money, even if he had to fly solo. So, why did he break up with her? Maybe it was because she wanted a marriage. Brody didn't want to marry Gabriella. To him, they had a fair deal between them, one of mutual consent and freedom. That was why he moved his mother here and took Jolene in. That was his answer to Gabri